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The Window

1949·Movie·73 min·6.9(74)

Through the Window He Saw it...but no one would believe him...no one except the Killers!

An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.

Where to watch The Window in United States

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Where is The Window streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store
GermanyAmazon Video
FranceApple TV Store
BrazilFilmicca
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video

About The Window

The Window is a 1949 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Ted Tetzlaff. The cast is led by Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Window was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 10, 1949.

Director
Ted Tetzlaff
Writers
Mel Dinelli
Release date
May 10, 1949
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
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The Window cast & crew

The Window was directed by Ted Tetzlaff and written by Mel Dinelli.

The cast features Bobby Driscoll as Tommy Woodry, Barbara Hale as Mary Woodry, Arthur Kennedy as Ed Woodry, Paul Stewart as Joe Kellerson, Ruth Roman as Jean Kellerson, and Richard Benedict as Murdered Seaman (Uncredited).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by Robert De Grasse, and it was produced by Frederic Ullman Jr. and Dore Schary.

Is The Window worth watching?

The Window holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and crime, The Window is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Window

The Window isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

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Cast of The Window

Bobby Driscoll

Bobby Driscoll

Tommy Woodry

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Mary Woodry

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Ed Woodry

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Joe Kellerson

Ruth Roman

Ruth Roman

Jean Kellerson

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Murdered Seaman (Uncredited)

James Nolan

James Nolan

Stranger on Street (Uncredited)

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Detective Ross (uncredited)

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Tom Coleman

Cop Carrying Stretcher (Uncredited)

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Lloyd Dawson

Police Officer (Uncredited)

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Carl Faulkner

Police Officer (Uncredited)

Budd Fine

Budd Fine

Police Officer (Uncredited)

The Window — FAQs

Where can I watch The Window in United States?

The Window is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

What language is The Window in?

The Window is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Window?

The Window runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).

What is The Window rated?

It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 74 ratings.

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